Hi Guys,

I'm just about to purchase a Grand Voyager 2.8CRD LIMITED. And just wondered if there are any common problems I should be looking out for and if there are any specific questions I should ask the seller so if anyone can help I would really appreciate the knowledge before committing to one!!!

Many thanks

Andy

 

Service history - has the cambelt been changed? While they are not known for shredding belts it's not a quick job for a change.

Any cutting out under full throttle acceleration? - leaking fuel filter assembly

Does the temperature gauge go to halfway when it's up to operating temperature? - the thermostat is a very common fault and a bugger to get to.

Take the black plastic cover off of the top of the engine and look for build up of black crud around the injectors.

Check for the usual knocks, bumps and wobbles from the suspension and steering.

Regards
Richard

 

I would add check drivers window, regulator and motor have a limited life about £100 from a non dealer. Also if it has the original optima redtop battery, its likely to cause problems if the vehicle does short trips, see the threads on this forum.
Rodger

 

Sorry to wander off topic-----but------what is wrong with Optima red top ??

I don't know what year you are looking at-but earlier ones (pre '05 I think) didn't have 'stow and go' seats -----the later ones are fantastic------if the back ones are folded down---lift them up and check that the seats/floor are not damaged by water that has come in the back flappy windows---(I have left mine open a couple of times-- then it's rained)-----also check the air-con, not many seem to work
It is a fairly typical American car I think----not the build quality of Jap stuff IMHO-------but we really love ours---dreading the time for it to go
All the best with your decision
Nigel & Pamala

 

Here this is a good check list for anyone buying a Voyager, wish I had it when buying mine. Its got an MOT, yes right, mine had a Birmingham MOT and car had suspension rattles, and Thermostat was u/s.
So Tfb has said about all could think of myself.
Cambelt, well if it needs done thats £500 min.
Cutting out or not starting, well test should confirm that.
Temp gauge only rising to 1/4 Eventually, £60 on flee-bay but a blood pain to change as Tfb confirms.
Black crud at injectors, hidden fault, just need to hope not.
Suspension knocks, but if its had a REAL MOT it shouldn't have any. Could be just Bushes and links, but might be Control ARMS, £150 a pair and a few hours work playing with loads of bolts.
Aircon, never thought of trying it myself, figuring how it worked. But mine works thank god.
Anyone got anything else.
Goggs.

 

Rear crankshaft oil seal , engine out job in reality but can be done insitu if you want to struggle.

 

Thanks for all the info guys..

JUst a quick question...what about the auto boxes on these, are they quite reliable? Is there anything in particular to listen/look out for? I heard it could be £2k to replace if it goes wrong so want to make sure its a good'un as its going to do some miles!!

WHats the cambelt interval on these and service interval?

MAny thanks for all your answers!!

 

The gearbox is ok its about the same as other makers gearbox's, it, like all gearbox's is totally reliant on the correct ATF4+ change, done in the correct way, at the correct intervals. It would help if the group knew the year & mileage for example is it a MkII MkIII MkIV ?.

THE LWB two wheel drive Grand Voyager on a 2.8 was 2001–2007 The MkIV of the platform was introduced on January 10, 2000 and was called RS with a VM motor, does yours have the stow 'n go ?, or better still tell the group the year & mileage.

History, low mileage and no tow ball is the starting point, as is a bright pearly red sweet smelling dipstick on the gearbox. A quick 'key-dance' while you are on a test drive will reveal any existing un-wiped ODB codes. The cambelt is about 62000 or 5 years. A lot of apparent gearbox problems are related to wiring / loom / sensors etc try to take a mechanic / knowledgeable friend with you. BTW I'd sell the wife & grand-kids for a 9-speed automatic Voyager [2013]

Best of luck.

 

Again thanks for the great info!!

looking at a late 2004 with Stow and Go and no towball!! I will be taking my ODB reader with me to checl for fault codes.. I'm quite competent at checking oil levels etcc so I will check G/box oil. Thanks. Its done 98k miles so quite a few but I've had diesels in the past with 190k on the clock with no major problems. I just wasn't sure of the chrysler engineering if im honest!!

Again a big thank you to all that contribute!!

 

Mines done 136k and ive only just bought it.